Snoop Dogg's Biopic to be Directed by Craig Brewer; Returns to 'The Voice'
Key Takeaways
- Craig Brewer will direct the Snoop Dogg biopic for Universal, revising Joe Robert Cole's script.
- Snoop Dogg returns to NBC’s The Voice for season 28 this fall.
- ‘Stranger Things 5’ premiere announcement breaks Netflix records with 250 million impressions.
- Jessie J reveals “early” breast cancer diagnosis and will have surgery after June 15.
- Mariah Carey released “Type Dangerous,” her first new single since 2018's Caution.
Top Stories
Craig Brewer to direct Snoop Dogg biopic for Universal.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Craig Brewer will direct the Snoop Dogg biopic for Universal, revising the script by Joe Robert Cole.
Snoop Dogg returns to 'The Voice' Season 28.
On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Snoop Dogg will return to NBC’s The Voice for season 28 this fall.
'Stranger Things 5' announcement breaks Netflix record: 250M.
‘Stranger Things 5’ Premiere Date Announcement Breaks Netflix Records With 250 Million Impressions, as reported on 2025-06-06.
Jessie J to have surgery, reveals cancer diagnosis.
According to a report published on 2025-06-06, Jessie J will disappear for a bit after Summertime Ball on June 15, 2025, to have surgery. Jessie J also revealed her “early” breast cancer diagnosis.
Mariah Carey releases new single, 'Type Dangerous'.
On 2025-06-06, Mariah Carey released a new single, “Type Dangerous,” her first new release in several years since her album Caution in 2018, potentially teasing her 16th studio album. She has also been teasing new music on social media.
Music Notes
Cyrus: Dua Lipa added to 'Prisoner' for commercial boost.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Cyrus said she never would’ve put Dua Lipa on “Prisoner,” one of the singles on Plastic Hearts. Her team at RCA brought in Dua Lipa to give the LP some commercial oomph because they weren't confident in how Plastic Hearts would perform.
Carpenter's 'Manchild' written after 'Short n’ Sweet'.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Sabrina Carpenter wrote "Manchild" with Amy Allen and Jack Antonoff after finishing her album Short n’ Sweet. Her Short n’ Sweet deluxe album included bonus tracks and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.
Addison Rae releases debut album, 'Addison'.
On 2025-06-06, Variety published a review by Thania Garcia of Addison Rae's major label debut album, "Addison," noting her reinvention from a TikTok sensation to a pop singer. Over the last seven months, singles for “Addison” were released, including “Diet Pepsi,” “Aquamarine,” “High Fashion,” “Headphones On,” and “Fame Is a Gun.” Addison Rae was also featured on Charli’s “Von Dutch (Remix)."
Netón Vega to headline BelicoFest 2025.
As reported on 2025-06-06, Netón Vega, Los Tucanes de Tijuana, and Xavi will headline BelicoFest 2025.
Sabrina Carpenter releases 'Manchild' music video.
On 2025-06-06, Sabrina Carpenter released the music video for "Manchild," directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia. The video depicts Carpenter hitching rides with various men across the American West.
Sinatra collection restored; MacFarlane to perform in Vegas.
According to a report published on 2025-06-06, Seth MacFarlane and Joel McNeely asked JoAnn Kane Music to restore and digitize the Sinatra collection, which took three or four years. Seth MacFarlane and his orchestra will perform songs and arrangements from “Lush Life” at Voltaire at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas on July 3rd, 4th and 5th, 2025.
Saoirse Ronan stars in Talking Heads’ ‘Psycho Killer’ video.
Screen Scene
Mia Goth joins 'Star Wars: Starfighter' with Gosling.
On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Mia Goth is joining Shawn Levy’s ‘Star Wars: Starfighter’ alongside Ryan Gosling.
Meta Quest and Marvel to release 'Deadpool' VR.
Published on 2025-06-06, Meta Quest and Marvel are set to release a 'Deadpool' VR game starring Neil Patrick Harris.
Rogen, Culkin in Serkis' 'Animal Farm' adaptation.
On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Seth Rogen and Kieran Culkin voice characters in Andy Serkis’ animated adaptation of George Orwell’s 'Animal Farm', set to premiere at the Annecy Animation Festival this month.
Olly Alexander stars in 'The Importance of Being Earnest'.
Olly Alexander will star in the London West End transfer of the National Theatre’s Oscar Wilde revival, ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’, as reported on 2025-06-06. The production will run for a limited season at the Noël Coward Theatre from 2025-09-18 through 2026-01-10.
'Deep Cover' premieres at SXSW London, reviews published.
On 2025-06-04, "Deep Cover," a so-so action comedy starring Bryce Dallas Howard, Orlando Bloom, and Nick Mohammed, premiered at SXSW London. Variety published a review on 2025-06-06. The film is directed by Tom Kingsley, produced and co-written by Colin Trevorrow, and is about a group of failed improv comedians recruited as undercover agents.
Premiere of 'The Life of Chuck' in Los Angeles.
On June 6, 2025, Annalise Basso, Mike Flanagan, Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Mark Hamill attended the premiere of The Life of Chuck in Los Angeles.
Special screening of Ballerina in L.A. celebrated.
On June 6, 2025, Keanu Reeves, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, Ana de Armas, Ian McShane, and Norman Reedus celebrated a special screening of Ballerina in L.A.
'Rosemead' starring Lucy Liu premieres at Tribeca.
On 2025-06-06, Lovia Gyarkye reviewed "Rosemead," directed by Eric Lin and starring Lucy Liu and Lawrence Shou, which premiered at Tribeca Film Festival. The film portrays a Chinese mother, Irene (Lucy Liu), battling terminal illness while dealing with her son Joe's (Lawrence Shou) schizophrenia.
Reviews published for 'Straw,' 'Leads'.
Reviews for several films were published on 2025-06-06, including 'Straw,' a Tyler Perry Netflix thriller starring Taraji P. Henson and Teyana Taylor, and 'Leads,' an Austin-set indie film.
Michelle Randolph in talks for horror thriller 'Malibu'.
NBC's Native American comedy pilot adds cast.
Published on 2025-06-06, NBC's Native American Community Center Comedy Pilot added Frankie Quiñones, Eddie Spears, Brian Bahe, and Sienna Tso to the cast, joining Jana Schmieding, Bobby Wilson, Wes Studi, and Rachel Dratch. The project is set at a Native community center in Oakland, Calif.
Streaming Now
Netflix gets exclusive 'Sesame Street' premiere rights.
Sesame Workshop recently announced a new deal with Netflix, giving the streamer exclusive worldwide premiere rights to “Sesame Street” starting with Season 56 later this year, as reported on 2025-06-06. Netflix also gained rights to 90 hours of past episodes and will develop video games for both “Sesame Street” and “Sesame Street Mecha Builders.”
Netflix orders ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ and ‘The Body’.
Netflix has ordered ‘All the Sinners Bleed’ Series From Joe Robert Cole and ‘The Body’ From Quinn Shephard, according to a report published on 2025-06-06.
'The Morning Show' Season 4 premieres in September.
Season 4 of ‘The Morning Show’ is set to premiere in September, with first-look photos revealing Marion Cotillard and more new cast members, as reported on 2025-06-06.
Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' sells to Netflix.
'Beyond the Gates' renewed for Season 2 at CBS.
'Big Brother' Season 27 premieres in July.
Reported on 2025-06-06, 'Big Brother' Season 27 is set to premiere in July and will launch a Friday Night ‘Unlocked’ segment with returning All-Stars.
Pablo Larraín to direct Netflix horror miniseries.
Reported on 2025-06-06, Pablo Larraín is set to Direct Netflix Domestic Horror Miniseries ‘My Sad Dead,’ From Fabula and ‘The Eternaut’s’ K&S Films.
Netflix banking on 'Mad Unicorn' for Thai viewers.
According to a report published on 2025-06-06, Netflix is Banking on ‘Mad Unicorn’ Delivering More Viewers to Thai Productions.
'Survival of the Thickest' renewed for final season.
‘Survival of the Thickest’ has been Renewed for Third and Final Season at Netflix, according to a report published on 2025-06-06.
Prime Video cancels 'Étoile' despite two-season order.
On 2025-06-06, it was reported that Prime Video has canceled the ballet series “Étoile” from “Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” creators Amy Sherman-Palladino and Daniel Palladino, despite the streamer initially greenlighting the production with a two-season commitment. The series was ordered in 2023 and greenlit by the prior administration at Amazon MGM Studios, headed by Jennifer Salke, who stepped down in March 2025.
Maggie Lawson cast in 'Blue Bloods' spinoff.
Published on 2025-06-06, Maggie Lawson ('Psych') has been cast in the ‘Blue Bloods’ Spinoff ‘Boston Blue’.
Award Buzz
Sony held third annual Future Filmmakers Awards.
On 2025-06-06, Sony held the third annual Future Filmmakers Awards ceremony in the Scenic Arts Building on the Sony lot, honoring young filmmakers. Winners were chosen by Jason Reitman, Minhal Baig, Elizabeth Gabler and Justin Chadwick.
Behind the Scenes
Zamata discusses 'Agatha All Along' experience, character evolution.
Reported on 2025-06-06, Sasheer Zamata discussed her experience on "Agatha All Along", particularly her final day of filming where she flew into the sunset, expressing many emotions and tears. Jen's character evolves from a powerless witch to a sorceress, ultimately getting her powers back after a mystical challenge.
Peak discusses 'Hunger Games' casting at Chanel luncheon.
On June 6, 2025, Whitney Peak discussed her role as Lenore Dove Baird in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping' at the Chanel Tribeca Festival Women’s Luncheon in NYC, mentioning that Rachel Zegler reached out and "Gave Me Some Love". Joseph Zada will play Haymitch, and the movie is set to hit theaters in November 2026.
Mazin, Druckmann address 'Last of Us' fan anger.
Published on 2025-06-06, Craig Mazin and Neil Druckmann addressed angry fans regarding the death of Pedro Pascal's character, Joel, in "The Last of Us," clarifying that Pedro Pascal is still alive and working on other projects. They also discussed the pressures of following a successful first season with a second season during Variety‘s A Night in the Writers’ Room.
Filmmakers: Billy Joel couldn't make Tribeca opening night.
On 2025-06-06, filmmakers lamented that Billy Joel, who is suffering from an ailment, couldn't make the Tribeca opening night but insisted "He's Going to Be Fine."
Box Office Report
'Flow' surpasses €50 million at global box office.
As reported on 2025-06-06, 'Flow' has officially passed the €50 million ($57 million) mark at the global box office this week.
Water Cooler Talk
"Laid-Off Elmo" fundraising site launched for PBS.
On 2025-06-06, a new fundraising site called "Laid-Off Elmo" was launched to solicit donations for PBS, following a viral LinkedIn post about Elmo getting fired from "Sesame Street". The site includes a link to PBS’s donation landing page and is selling merchandise to raise money for PBS, created by Mary Adam from Leo Burnett, assisted by Kyle Poff, George Apfelbach, Lucy Brizzolara, and Kevin McGlone. The site lets visitors create profile pictures and features resumes for people to apply for jobs as PBS characters.
Rachel Zoe joins 'Real Housewives of Beverly Hills'.
On 2025-06-06, it was announced that Rachel Zoe is joining the cast of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills for its upcoming 15th season, marking her return to Bravo after starring in The Rachel Zoe Project from 2008 to 2013. In June 2025, Garcelle Beauvais exited the show before its season 14 finale aired.
'Love Island USA' contestant apologizes for racial slurs.
On 2025-06-06, Yulissa Escobar, a "Love Island USA" contestant, apologized for past use of racial slurs in resurfaced podcast clips. Following the exposure of the clips, Escobar was removed from the "Love Island USA" villa during the second episode of Season 7, which aired on Peacock on Wednesday.